Now some complain about the weight of the 700. They say the 740lbs dry weight is too much compared to the 604lbs of the Kawi and 600lbs of the Grizz and Honda. And if your a new buyer, and looked at the specs, you would say the same thing, the 700 is too heavy. But when you look at both atv's side by side, you can see why there is such a weight difference. The other day I was able to get the real weight of the tires and rims of the 700. THOSE RAWHIDES ARE HEAVY. How heavy? The rear tires each weigh 40lbs and the fronts weigh 33lbs each. That's a total of 146lbs. On my Grizz, when I put on new tires and rims(which are basically the same on the Kawi and Honda) the rear tires weighed 23lbs ea and the fronts 21lbs ea. A total of 88lbs, that's 58lbs less then the 700. You might say, no way they can be that much of a difference. I said the same thing, but then compare them side by side. Then you will see the difference. So if Polaris put the same tires and rims on that the Kawi has, the 700 would only weigh 682lbs, that is only 78lbs more the the Kawi, 82lbs more then the Grizz and Honda. Yet, what do most do when they buy a Kawi, Grizz or Honda, put on better tires. So with the same tires and rims on all the big bores, I would say that they all are about even.

So do you think Polaris should put the same type of tires and rims on there atv's? If they did this, I think a lot of people would not complain about the weight. And maybe some would buy the sp over the other makers because the weight difference would be a lot closer. Just a thought.

 

Heck NO!!!! I love those Rawhides! I say we let the other companies keep putting rubberbands on their quads. After all...it gives us an edge over their stock machines.

Now add to that number the extra weight of a full-coverage 10 ga. steel skid plate as well as stonger hubs, driveshafts, and floorboard supports. And the weight issue goes right out the door. I don't know about you, but I ride my machines hard and knowing that my machine is built like a tank(even though it sometimes handles like one) is a great fealing. Not to mention it saves us money from not having to buy aftermarket skidplates and stronger tires.

Ride Polaris, Ride Hard, and be nice and tow your buddy's Yamaha home. Thought he'd be tough and take on a tree this weekend, Final score: Tree: 1, Yamaha: -$102.

 

It`s hard to believe but even stock wheels and tires are heavy and make up 20% of the total weight of the bike. I sold the stock wheels and tires from my TB and the total weight of all 4 was 98 lbs. I banded 1 front and 1 rear to be shipped together each bundle was 49 lbs. Not only are those cheap 2 ply stock tires cheaper for the manufacturer but they help keep the advetised weight down.